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Group Five Pipeudi CoSAU:9523 70 Operating Margin % is 7.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 9.73. GuruFocus rates SAU:9523 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼159.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks better than 86.58% on this metric.
Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Group Five Pipeudi Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Group Five Pipeudi Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Group Five Pipeudi Co's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SAU:9523 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Group Five Pipeudi Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Group Five Pipeudi Co Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Group Five Pipeudi Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Group Five Pipeudi Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Group Five Pipeudi Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Group Five Pipeudi Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) has a Operating Margin % of 7.48% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Group Five Pipeudi Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 9.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #82 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Group Five Pipeudi Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.48% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 9.73. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.01. Group Five Pipeudi Co's value of 7.48% is 148.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #82 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Group Five Pipeudi Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Group Five Pipeudi Co's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #82 out of 611 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Group Five Pipeudi Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.01. Group Five Pipeudi Co's value of 7.48% is 148.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.73 vs. the industry median of 3.01, Group Five Pipeudi Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.01, based on 611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.48% is 148.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Group Five Pipeudi Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Operating Margin % is 7.48%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 9.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Group Five Pipeudi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼159.44, compared to a current price of ﷼58.00 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.48%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 9.73 and 148.5% above the Steel industry median of 3.01. Group Five Pipeudi Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523), the current Operating Margin % is 7.48% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group Five Pipeudi Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼58.00 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼159.44.
GuruFocus considers Group Five Pipeudi Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9523:
Operating Margin %: 7.48% (23% below median its 10-year median of 9.73)
GF Value™: ﷼159.44 vs. price of ﷼58.00 (63.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.5% above the Steel median (#82 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9523 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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